Commercial air conditioning in Atherton
Surveyed, specified and priced in writing: commercial air conditioning across Atherton.
- Free survey for new installations
- Local guide prices for 22 services
- Unit sizes, refrigerant and price set out in writing
Commercial air conditioning in Atherton
Across Atherton we fit and maintain air conditioning for offices, shops, restaurants, gyms, surgeries and technical rooms, with guide prices on every service page.
Guide prices in Atherton start from about £1,395 for a single wall-mounted split, installed, and £170 for a service visit covering the first indoor unit, plus VAT.
Working in Atherton
Atherton is a smaller town in Greater Manchester, with independent shops, offices, surgeries, pubs and local business units. Bolton is about 8 km away.
We cover every Atherton postcode, including M46. We also work in nearby Tyldesley, Westhoughton and Leigh.
In Atherton, outdoor unit positions are often the deciding factor: a rear flat roof or yard is usually straightforward, while a front elevation may need landlord or planning consent first.
Each visit in Atherton ends with a written report: what was checked, readings taken and anything that needs attention, priced separately for you to approve.
What businesses in Atherton ask us for
VRF and VRV systems
Multi-zone systems that heat and cool a whole floor or building from shared outdoor plant.
From £2,395 per indoor unit (whole system), ex VAT
HVAC design and heat load surveys
Heat load calculations, system design and specifications before you buy.
From £485 per project, ex VAT
Ceiling cassette air conditioning
Four-way and compact cassettes that sit flush in a suspended ceiling.
From £2,095 per cassette, ex VAT
Air curtains
Over-door air curtains that keep heat in and cold out at open entrances.
From £1,395 per doorway, ex VAT
Office air conditioning
Quiet, efficient cooling and heating for offices, meeting rooms and co-working space.
From £2,095 per zone, ex VAT
Ducted air conditioning
Hidden units above the ceiling, with only slim grilles on show.
From £3,395 per ducted zone, ex VAT
All services and local guide prices
Air conditioning installation
| Service | From (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial air conditioning installation | £1,895 | per indoor unit (zone) |
| Office air conditioning | £2,095 | per zone |
| VRF and VRV systems | £2,395 | per indoor unit (whole system) |
| Ceiling cassette air conditioning | £2,095 | per cassette |
| Ducted air conditioning | £3,395 | per ducted zone |
| Split and multi-split systems | £1,395 | per system |
| Air-to-air heat pumps | £1,595 | per zone |
| Server room and comms room cooling | £3,850 | per room (duty/standby pair) |
Servicing, repairs and replacement
| Service | From (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning servicing | £170 | per visit, first indoor unit |
| Planned maintenance contracts | £190 | per indoor unit, per year |
| Air conditioning repairs | £140 | per repair visit |
| Air conditioning cleaning | £95 | per indoor unit |
| Air conditioning replacement and upgrades | £1,595 | per indoor unit |
F-gas and TM44 compliance
| Service | From (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| F-gas leak checks and records | £140 | per visit, first system |
| TM44 air conditioning inspections | £385 | per building |
| Decommissioning and refrigerant recovery | £240 | per system |
Ventilation and air quality
| Service | From (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial ventilation | £2,895 | per system |
| Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) | £4,850 | per unit installed |
| Fan coil units | £65 | per fan coil serviced |
| Air handling units | £240 | per unit, per visit |
Design and specialist systems
| Service | From (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| HVAC design and heat load surveys | £485 | per project |
| Air curtains | £1,395 | per doorway |
Local points to consider
Roof and height work
Flat roofs, high walls and atriums need the right access equipment and edge protection. We plan towers, MEWPs or scaffold before the job, not on the day.
Leased premises
If your Atherton premises are leased, the landlord's written consent is usually needed for external units, wall penetrations and roof access. We provide drawings and data sheets for the request.
Working hours
Most Atherton businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Atherton are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
In England, systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent of refrigerant or more fall under GB F-gas rules, with regular leak checks and records; buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total also need a periodic energy inspection.
Common questions in Atherton
How much does commercial air conditioning cost in Atherton?
A single wall-mounted split typically costs £1,395–£2,395 plus VAT installed in Atherton, and a ceiling cassette £2,095–£4,850 per unit. A small shop or office with two to four indoor units usually comes to £4,850–£16,150 plus VAT.
Do you also cover Tyldesley, Westhoughton and Leigh?
Yes. Alongside Atherton, we also cover Tyldesley, Westhoughton and Leigh. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Is the survey free?
Yes, for new installations and replacements on the UK mainland. Service, repair and inspection visits are priced before we book them.
Do you handle landlord consent?
We supply the drawings, unit data sheets and method of fixing your landlord or managing agent will ask for.
Which refrigerant do new systems use?
Most new small split systems use R32, because new single splits under 3 kg in Great Britain cannot use refrigerants with a GWP of 750 or more. Larger systems vary by equipment.
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